Wildfire Adapted Communities Recommendations Report

The DLCD has released the Wildfire Adapted Communities Recommendations Report for public review. Written comments will be accepted through September 16, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. DLCD encourages written comments on the recommendations which may be submitted using the online comment form.

 

The Department of Land Conservation and Development’s (DLCD) charge under Senate Bill 762 (2021) is to recommend potential changes to the statewide land use planning program. Legislators asked DLCD to develop recommendations regarding comprehensive plan sand zoning codes that minimize wildfire risk and create more wildfire adapted communities.

 

In addition to accepting written comments, DLCD is hosting two Community Listening Sessions. All are welcome to attend.

 

September 8, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Register

September 8, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register

The Land Conservation and Development Commission will receive a staff presentation and offer guidance on a final version of the recommendations report at their September 22-23, 2022 meeting. While public comment will be received at this meeting, the Legislature is asking for department recommendations. This is not a formal action by the commission. 

DLCD encourages community members and other interested parties to review the summary level document outlining DLCD's recommendations, or to review the document in full.

If you are interested in reviewing previous meeting materials, meeting summaries and recordings, and other resources, they are available on DLCD’s Wildfire Adapted Communities webpage.

A note regarding related agency work:

Several other agencies are responsible for implementing work related to SB 762. View a summary of each organization's role related to the Wildland Urban Interface and risk map here. For more information, or to provide comment on other important aspects of Oregon's wildfire adaptation program, see these websites or contact DLCD staff for more information: